- Description
Description
This unwooded Chardonnay showcases a fresh, clean, and crisp version of this varietal. It displays prominent aromas of citrus and limes of the nose, as well as hints of pear and peach.
On the palate this unwooded style is clean and well-balanced, with lingering citrus notes.
VARIETAL 100 % Chardonnay
ORIGIN Breedekloof
SOIL TYPES Sandy Loam CLIMATE Moderate Mediterranean
AGE OF VINES 18 years VINEYARD AREA 1.6 ha
YIELD PER HECTARE 11 ton/ha TRELLISED Extended 6 wire Perold
IRRIGATION Supplementary CLONE CY76
HARVEST DATES Early Match
VINIFICATION
Early morning machine harvested at 24°B. Juice is immediately separated from skins and settled. Fermentation takes roughly 3 weeks to complete in stainless steel tanks. Wine is left on gross lees for one month post fermentation for maximum flavour extraction.
AGEING 1 – 3 years
TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
Alcohol 13.35 pH 3.71 Residual Sugar 2.1 Volatile Acidity 0.45 Total Acidity 5.1
Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards 2022 : double Gold
